With the Galaxy S III launch coming in just under two weeks, the HTC One S already on store shelves and the Ice Cream Sandwich update just three days away for the Galaxy S II, T-Mobile customers have some excellent Android choices. Sure, I know at least a few of you wish the Galaxy Note was already available and it will be — soon. For now, the Galaxy S III has the spotlight and … [read full article]
If you’re looking for a (mostly) complete spec rundown for T-Mobile’s upcoming Galaxy S III, I thought a bullet point list would help answer any lingering questions on the internals for Samsung’s newest flagship device when it arrives on June 21st: 4.8″ 720p (1280 x 720) Super AMOLED display Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich 5.38″ x 2.78″ x 0.34″ 4.7 oz HSPA+ 42Mbps connectivity 1.5GHz Dual-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor 8 megapixel rear camera with LED … [read full article]
There are a small group of accessory companies that I truly believe make excellent products and the folks at Seidio make some of the best. These guys know how to make something that works exactly like you want and their products fit your phone like a glove. I just realized they launched their HTC One S for T-Mobile product line and now I’m bringing it to your attention. They’ve got screen protectors, fingerprint reducing screen protectors, ACTIVE … [read full article]
T-Mobile’s continuing to prep for their upcoming Father’s Day sale this Friday and Saturday, the 15th and the 16th with new promo material arriving in retail stores. We’re still missing the full enchilada of details, but we can clearly see that this will be another “All Phones Free” offer. I hope as the days tick down to the sale itself that more info will become available (of course it will), than again, T-Mobile should send out … [read full article]
Updated: It’s real! T-Mobile just sent us the following statement: T-Mobile Statement: While upgrading coverage inside the West side of the Moscone Center, T-Mobile has also deployed 4G HSPA+ service in the 1900 MHz band to test the live network on a small scale. As part of the company’s previously announced $4 billion network modernization effort, T-Mobile plans to launch 4G HSPA+ service in the 1900 MHz band in a large number of markets by the end … [read full article]
Time for round 234920923423 in the Apple vs. Samsung patent fight as Samsung releases a statement hat it will “demonstrate to the court that the Galaxy S III is innovative and distinctive” as Apple claims Samsung violated a pair of software patents. On Tuesday, Apple asked a US district court to temporarily ban sales of the Galaxy S III inside the US right as Samsung gears up to launch the smartphone on five US carriers. Samsung and Apple have been involved in a … [read full article]
While offline Google Maps has been available as a labs feature through the browser allowing cached maps for offline use for some time now, it’s coming soon as an official feature. No word yet on when the Google Maps app on Android will receive the update — however, you’ll be able to select what type of maps you want offline to help save space. Awesome. Developing…
So, here’s a bit of a doozy for all you Android fans out there enjoying the meteoric rise of your favorite operating system — the growth won’t last. Well, not only will it not last, it will peak in 2012 and then begin to make way for Windows Phone. According to market research firm IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker report, what goes up, must also come down. The report solidifies Android as the world’s top smartphone … [read full article]
I’m running on limited info here on the actual sale itself, but word has it that another T-Mobile’s Father’s Day sale is a “go” for June 15th and 16th. We’re being told it could resemble this years Valentines Sale which would like be another “free phone deal” for both Value and Classic plan existing and new customers. Still, I urge caution until we can confirm what T-Mobile has in store for those two days. We are … [read full article]
T-Mobile’s previous support doc had indicated that a maintenance update for the HTC One S would begin rolling out this morning, with an optional manual update for anyone not willing to wait for their over-the-air turn. As of 2pm, T-Mobile has updated the support doc and removed the manual download option, leaving only the Over-the-Air update, which will arrive sometime between June 4th and July 7th. There doesn’t seem to be any changes to the … [read full article]
Well, this week is certainly starting off right as T-Mobile announces their own Galaxy S III variant for a June 21st launch. T-Mobile’s press release indicates the Metallic Blue and Ceramic White color will both be available at T-Mobile retail stores, select retailers nationwide, and at www.tmobile.com on Thursday, June 21st. I have to say, that while our information indicated a June 20th launch, I can’t remember the last time T-Mobile launched a phone on a … [read full article]
Well, if you still had even the most slim shade of doubt in your mind that the Galaxy S III wouldn’t make it to T-Mobile, Samsung has just gone and erased any of that lingering doubt. Right as the clock struck 12:00am this morning Samsung sent an email announcing the Galaxy S III for Sprint, Verizon, AT&T, US Cellular and of course, T-Mobile. Interestingly enough, all five versions of the US Galaxy S III will sport … [read full article]
